Was painted in Vietnam era markings for the USAFs 50th anniversary in 1997. Aircraft shows 5 kill markings, representing the 5 air-to-air kills by the only USAF pilot ace of the Vietnam War, Capt. Steve Ritchie

'Iron Knights' F-4E parked on the transient line

"Silver Lobos". This Phantom was one of two painted for this occasion as Capt. Steve Ritchie's Vietnam Mig Killer. The only U.S. Air Force pilot ace of the Vietnam War, Capt. Ritchie destroyed five MiG-21s during Operation Linebacker in 1972.

Displayed at Holloman AFB during Phancon 97'

Silver Lobos 20FS landing at Nellis during Weapons School ME June 1994

In 1972, Captain Steve Ritchie shot down 5 Mig 21s to become the only USAF pilot ace of the Vietnam War. Ritchie fittingly flew this F-4E, specially painted in Vietnam era markings, at the USAF 50th anniversary Airshow at Nellis AFB in April 1997. This Phantom was one of two painted for this occasion as Steve Ritchie's Vietnam Mig Killer, which actually was 66-7463 for three kills and has been withdrawn from service long before.

Stored at Davis-Monthan from October 1997.

20th FS, 49th FW based at Holloman AFB, NM. To Amarc as FP1059 October 22, 1997. Still there as of January 15, 2008. K64

This F-4 served with the 20th Fighter Squadron/ 49th Fighter Wing based at Holloman AFB in New Mexico. It was retired to AMARG during Oct. 97 where it is stored with the PCN/Inventory No. AAFP1059, note also the 'Silver Lobos' tail band.